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Blacks Can't Swim Rewind

2022

Documentary, Judith Jacob, Yemi Elegunde, Ed Accura ...

Documentary A 15-year-old boy and a girl struggle with the effects of the stigmas and stereotypes that have helped shaped the narrative and thought process as to why a disproportionate number of Black and Asians in England do not swim. Javell is a boy from a low socioeconomic background that is presented with a career choice that could change his life forever, but will his disengagement with swimming be an obstacle? Tyra is a girl from a ... [+]

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Cath Clarke The Guardian	"Very likable performances by Grant and Ifill (...) The acting is all non-professional and in places has that stilted, slightly artificial feel. But [there is] some truly excellent teen-speak (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU

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